Trade Distribution Ltd 1 - 3 Paxton Place West Pimbo Up Holland Skelmersdale Lancashire WN8 9QH Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Proposed erection of a new external refuelling facility, vehicle wash down area using a portable Karcher pressure washer and an additional driver amenity area, creating a new feature window into the side elevation. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 10 Nov 2026, from West Lancashire's recent commercial premises.
Documents 15
Statements & assessments 6
Plans & drawings 6
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 1
Other documents 1
Site constraints 5
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Important details
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Application type
- Full Planning Application
- Postcode
- WN8 9QH
- Received
- 1 Sept 2026
- Validated
- 8 Sept 2026
- Ward
- Up Holland Ward
- Parish
- Up Holland
- Case officer
- Show
- Decision level
- Committee
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Meller Limited
Decision outlook
Day 51 of the 56-day target. West Lancashire usually decides commercial premises by day 58.
Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by West Lancashire in the last twelve months, from validation. West Lancashire decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15085251
- Planning Portal ref
- PP-15085251
- Neighbours
- 11 Sept 2026
- Consultation
- 11 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 4 Oct 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
2 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
West Lancashire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #265 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. West Lancashire is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 85% approved vs 90% nationally.
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The consultation period closed on 4 Oct 2026.